Turmeric Rice
Bright, golden, and packed with flavor, herb-flecked turmeric rice is an easy, healthy side dish perfect for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired meals
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed or grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, tightly packed fresh cilantro, dill, parsley, or a combination (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice. Wash the rice in cold water and strain. Repeat until the water runs clear. Rinsing removes starch from the surface of the rice resulting in fluffy and separate grains.
- Sauté the aromatics. In a medium non-stick saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the diced onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and turns translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and stir until the aroma is released, about 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric and rice. Sprinkle in the ground turmeric followed by the rice and stir until evenly mixed with all the aromatics.
- Add liquid and boil. Pour in your cooking liquid and add Kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the rice. As soon as the rice comes to a boil, gently stir in the chopped fresh cilantro making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the rice. Then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest, fluff, and serve. Remove rice from heat and leave covered for 10 minutes to allow the rice to steam. Uncover and gently fluff with a fork. Spoon into a dish and serve.
Notes
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- Storage: Turmeric rice will keep for 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or up to 1 month if frozen. To store cooked rice allow the rice to cool completely; seal it in an airtight container; and store in your fridge or freezer.
- To reheat: The best way to reheat rice is to heat it, covered, in the microwave or stovetop. If your rice is a bit crunchy, add a splash of water, stir, and continue reheating until it’s warm and soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 281.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.7g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 552.3mg | Potassium: 130.4mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 25.9mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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